This episode unlocks dives into the emergent and exciting small bay flex industrial commercial properties with sector-specialist Cody Payne, SVP at Colliers.

The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. 

In this episode, host Ashley Kobovitch sits down with Cody to discuss his extensive career in commercial real estate, focusing on the booming sector of small bay flex industrial properties. Cody shares his journey from car salesman to real estate, key lessons learned, and the importance of finding a niche. They dive into why small bay flex spaces are gaining popularity, the macroeconomic factors at play, and the essential qualities for success in commercial real estate. Cody also elaborates on his new book, Flex Space Domination, which serves as a comprehensive guide for investors interested in this asset class.

• Introduction to The Crexi Podcast
• Meet Cody Payne: Career Overview
• Finding a Niche in Small Bay Flex
• Mentorship and Career Lessons
• Navigating Economic Challenges
• Daily Habits and Work Ethic
• The Rise of Small Bay Flex Industrial
• Future of Small Bay Flex
• Team Growth and Investment Encouragement
• Team Dynamics and Overcoming Fears
• Introducing Flex Space Domination
• Insights from Flex Space Domination
• Balancing Commissions and Investments
• Advice for New Brokers and Investors
• Rapid Fire Questions and Fun Facts
• Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Cody Payne is Senior Vice President at Colliers International in DFW and his team specializes in selling Office and Industrial investment properties. Over the past 19 years, Cody’s team have closed more than 1,000 commercial real estate transactions. Combined with Colliers International Platform and Cody’s extensive knowledge and expertise of leasing, management, market conditions and business, The Payne Office & Industrial Team provides their clients and investors the opportunity to maximize value while creating a competitive advantage that yields the best results.

Prior to joining Colliers International, Cody worked at Marcus & Millichap and Sperry Van Ness/Dunn Commercial. Cody and his team also have a new book out called Flex Space Domination, the ultimate guide to help readers learn how to build and invest in the world of Small Bay Flex Industrial.

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